PASAY CITY, February 18, 2020 — As the Philippine government continues to reflect on the 2018 Programme for International Students Assessment (PISA) results, Education Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones reminded stakeholders that the country’s participation was meant to prioritize introducing reforms in the education system. Secretary Briones emphasized that the government...

MANILA CITY, February 17, 2020 – In response to a news story on Bicol learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday explained that the report on the number of non-readers was premature and needs proper context. DepEd clarified that the figure of 70,000 elementary students reported as being non-readers...

QUEZON CITY, February 14, 2020 — With the future uncertain due to the rise of advanced technologies, Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones on Wednesday cited Sulong EduKalidad program as the DepEd’s move to innovate Philippine education in response to a ‘world drastically changing.’ “Civilization can only move forward through innovation. We...

QUEZON CITY, February 13, 2020 – Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary for Administration (OUA) Alain Del B. Pascua assured learners that DepEd Task Force COVID-19 is strengthening its measures against the coronavirus disease, during his visit yesterday at Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology High School In Quezon City. “Mahalaga kayo...

PASIG CITY, February 13, 2020 – The Department of Education is set to conduct the Synchronized Supreme Student Government (SSG) and Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) Elections on Friday, February 14, 2020 nationwide. At the same time, DepEd will also conduct a pilot implementation of the Automated Election System to streamline...

PASIG CITY, February 12, 2020 – The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued the Sub-Allotment Release Orders (Sub-AROs) and corresponding cash allocations to DepEd regional offices at a uniform amount not exceeding Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000) for the full payment of the 2019 SRI, in response to the Administrative Order...